Lufthansa is making progress in cutting passenger-related emissions mainly with more efficient aircraft, but its overall carbon footprint tells a different story.
In-flight Wi-Fi is evolving from a perk to a strategic advantage. As passenger expectations rise, airlines that integrate seamless connectivity into loyalty and revenue strategies will gain a competitive edge.
This summer, there will be an average of 43 daily flights between New York and the Dominican Republic. However, with just four flights a week, will Arajet’s new service threaten the incumbents?
If you believe the marketing hype, Qantas’ new Project Sunrise flights will “overcome the tyranny of distance.” Before it does that, it has another challenge to tackle back on terra firma – aircraft manufacturing delays.
Several of the year-on-year comparisons make for unsettling reading, however context is key – commercial air travel remains the safest form of transport.
American Airlines' intervention is notable as it becomes the first international carrier to formally call for an urgent review of Heathrow's regulatory model.
Once the preserve of the most frequent of flyers, many airport lounges have gone mainstream. BA is working to bring back a sense of elegance with Seattle the latest in a series of new-look spaces.